- Apple has started encouraging iOS 18 users to upgrade to iOS 26
- Many are reluctant for various reasons.
- Fortunately. Most of these problems are temporary. Can be fixed.
In general. Advisable to update your iPhone to the latest version of the operating system to take advantage of new features is is by it. The latest security patches. Currently encouraging iOS 18 users to take the plunge is is by Apple. Install iOS 26. Some still refuse to do so for various reasons.
In the past few hours. A new notification from Apple has appeared in the Settings app. Recommended to install iOS 26 especially because of the new features like Liquid Glass design is is by It. Apple Intelligence. Call screening feature in Phone app. Much more.
On iPhones with iOS 18. The iOS 26 notification now appears at the top of the software update page. IOS 18 updates (if available) appear at the bottom. A change from the previous order where iOS 26 appeared after iOS 18. Which clearly shows that Apple wants to promote the transition to iOS 26 more actively.
However. Not everyone is enthusiastic about iOS 26. A number of important reasons are mentioned regularly.
Why some users hesitate to update
Apple’s decision to put more emphasis on iOS 26 suggests that many users have decided not to update. One of the most common complaints when using social networks is battery life. Which is considered by many to be worse than iOS 18.
Lack of storage space is also an obstacle because installing a new version of iOS requires significant capacity on the iPhone. With iOS 26, the storage space required can vary between 5 GB and 15 GB. If you don’t have enough storage available, you’ll need to free up space or stay on iOS 18 in the meantime.
Another point often mentioned concerns the Liquid Glass interface. The visual overhaul introduced by Apple divides users, many of whom criticize the readability or certain stylistic effects. With iOS 26. This interface is everywhere. Making it hard (. Not impossible) to avoid for those who don’t like this new look.
Should we update to the new version?
Although much criticism is justified. Not affect everyone equally. is does by it. A lot of negative comments about Liquid Glass is are by There. Other users are clearly happy with this new iOS direction.
Regarding battery life. It’s important to remember that battery issues after an update are generally temporary (. Not specific to iOS 26). When an iPhone is updated to a new version, the system must reindex all files, which puts pressure on the Apple chip and causes higher power consumption. Once this process is complete, autonomy will return to normal in most cases. Otherwise, you can use some useful tips.
However, storage space can be freed up in several ways: deleting large unused apps, transferring files to a cloud storage service, etc.
Apple also specifies that you can update iOS by connecting your iPhone to a Mac via cable. Which can be useful if you have limited storage space.
For users still running iOS 18. It may be worth upgrading to iOS 26 to take advantage of the latest security measures. Software features.
While iOS 26 has received its fair share of criticism. Most of its flaws are temporary. More than offset by the improvements it brings.
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